The Nikon Coolpix S52 Video camera (Eco Green) is certainly a good all around compact digital camera. We've begun using undoubtedly one of my other cameras more for my point and shoot needs. However pricing in this guy plus some of their features are great enough May very well continued to recommend this model and share them as gifts.

The Canon's get some advantages and wider popularity. The Canon PowerShot SD790IS has won me over including a number of the best features of both brands available as one unit. However, it is just a costlier unit than this software. Thus I still think this will make a fantastic camera for only a gift though.

FEATURES

The screen within this camera continues to be one of the greatest, clocking in at an AWESOME 3 inches of clear and sturdy optical glass. It has the nicest screen outside any point and shoot camera nowadays, however the opaque controls at the Canon's screen are slicker. You want to obtain screen protector. But careful handling of mine has that'll me that this glass is extremely durable without having to easily scratched.

The control wheel helps you to scroll through your photos when displaying them on the watch's screen for review. It takes merely one button to delete a graphic. It is usually accessible most of the menu functions. Switching between camera mode and video recorder mode can be just as easy, and reviewing your pictures via play mode is accomplished with one button likewise.

There are a couple of interesting functions, included red eye correction and image cropping. Just as before, most of the people could be loading their pictures on the computers after which going through those edits. Still, it's nice youngster should be edit within the camera in the pinch.

The zoom about this camera is internal just like all S50 and S51 models. Discomfort no needing the lens to focus and out, no worries within the mechanical issues with those external lens extension cameras. Rendering it easier to accept the 3x optical zoom. Nevertheless this is one feature how the Canon 790IS doesn't have.

This is usually a huge plus due to this camera, enabling to look after the slim profile. Some of the people super slim cameras aren't nearly as thin when they are switched on and the lenses are sticking out. You will discover thinner cameras, but none of them are as affordable although packed with features as this one.

Digital zoom should really be ignored when making your purchasing decision. Always compare cameras together together with the optical zoom in mind.

This is an update in the S50 and S51 versions and adds more megapixels (9MP) so you can capture larger format prints as much as 16X20. Men and women who prefer less megapixel setting can adjust this downward through the setup menu, but more than this lets the larger format option.

The a lag in picture taking has grown to be the rest of a nuisance personally after a while. Using the "hold then click" technique worked best to me. The Auto settings are fantastic enough for basic uses, but some situations require for much more adjustments than most point and shoot cameras.

I tested the S52's low light performance by setting the ISO manually. The outcomes were somewhat surprising and produced better quality pictures in low light than auto settings. Reduced light performance in the Nikon remains to be probably the greatest.

The body of your camera is sweet and thin. If you think that this lens is internal and protrude, this guy is thinner than a lot of stuff out there, such as the Casio Exilim.

The video recording features are pretty basic and now have fallen behind newer alternatives. Film quality is incredible, but quality of sound is often improved. Video quality will depend on your memory quality and speed all the more than pictures. The interior memory card slot is SDHC compatible so buy a nice class 6 card till a quicker class hits you market. Take into account most computers aren't SDHC compliant so get an arrangement through an SDHC reader included or transfer pictures in your camera cable. It's annoying that they used a non standard cable, but it's as opposed to a deal breaker with luck.

One con you ought to know of that the battery will have to be recharged following full days of use. This really is pretty normal, but it's annoying not have a spare battery. You will want your spare battery and keep it charged. Since this uses a kind of proprietary batteries, no offer the usability that includes models make use of AAs for instance the P60. The opposite con is that you need to purchase another little case to do this camera, which appears to be a factor that have to be included.

THE COMPETITION

The Nikon Coolpix S52c 9MP Camcorder Zoom with Wi Fi has the good stuff that's added with the S52 additionaly this added wireless antenna and related feature for only $30 to more. Unfortunately, the wireless feature isn't as effectively implemented on this model like in previous versions. But all it'd take can be described as firmware update to solve it. For the small price difference, it may be worth having. Still, men and women who make big savings by not receiving the wireless version may not be missing excessively.

There are too many new cameras during the compact digital space to help keep track of. I like the interior lens and nice durable screen with the S52. The popular Nikon Coolpix S60 attempts to integrate a complete touchscreen technology and removes the controls to match up while using Sony Sony Cybershot DSC T300. I actually like the controls within this one, and both of those may be a bit expensive for my tastes.

Other facts to consider with Sony is that you must use their proprietary Memory Pro / Duo cards, for expensive. The T300 has a thin body, even so the sliding lens cover adds considerable thickness.

Canon has several top models, most desired most notably being the Canon PowerShot SD1100ISand the best the SD790 IS. The 1100 can be compared in price nevertheless the 790 turns out to be little more. The newer Canon PowerShot SD880IS should also looked into contingent upon your preferences if you have had a larger budget.

There are good reasons behind choosing those, but none of them individuals have the internal lens. If you would like which feature, the Nikon stands alone. For normal shooting conditions, Canon's image processing device is faster and a lot more reliable. So if you hate lag, it is just a tad better at the Canon.

CONCLUSION

This camera happens to be an option for gifts and everyday general use. The most crucial cons include the lag and therefore the battery, and the Canon models each offer improvements in those areas. Given that the Canons have come down in price, this unit has a lesser amount of a cost advantage. This camera is superior to those in durability and form factor which includes a nicer screen and slimmer body. As well as for people involved interested in air, the specially priced green model adds some serenity.

Happy hunting.